The Riddle of the Universe at the close of the nineteenth century

Name: The Riddle of the Universe at the close of the nineteenth century
Author: Ernst Haeckel

By Ernst Haeckel

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The author surveys contemporary scientific knowledge and argues for a monistic philosophy that unites empirical research and speculative thought. He traces human anatomy, life processes, embryonic and phylogenetic development, and treats the soul and mental phenomena as natural, gradational products of evolution. Chapters address consciousness, the question of immortality, and a material law of substance, then broaden to cosmology and the unity of nature. The work examines relations between science and religion, proposes a monistic ethical and religious outlook, and offers a program for resolving fundamental world-problems through naturalistic explanation and moral guidance.

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Ernst Haeckel

Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) was a German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, and artist, renowned for his contributions to the fields of evolutionary biology and ecology. He is best known for popularizing Charles Darwin's theory of evolution in Germany and for his extensive work on the classification of living organisms. Haeckel's notable works include "The History of Creation," which explores the development of life on Earth, and "The Evolution of Man," where he discusses human evolution. His ideas on monism sought to unify science and religion, influencing both scientific thought and philosophical discourse during his time.